Edmonds College Student Arrested by ICE for Overstaying Visa
ICE arrested an Edmonds College student on June 13, 2026, for a visa overstay, highlighting the strict compliance…
International Teachers Face Visa Delays as H-1B Fee, Screening, Administrative Stay Tighten
U.S. schools face staffing risks as a $100,000 H-1B visa fee remains in limbo following a court-ordered administrative…
U.S. Law Schools See Sharp Drop in International Student Applications as Temporary Stays End
U.S. law schools see a 14% drop in international LL.M. applicants for 2026 as new visa rules and…
Central Bank of Nigeria Updates Foreign Exchange Manual, Eases Tuition Remittance Cap
Nigeria now allows higher official tuition remittances for overseas study, but U.S. visa restrictions continue to limit options…
Court Blocks $100,000 Fee as Alaska Districts Seek Affordable H-1B Visas for Teachers
A federal judge blocked the $100,000 H-1B fee on June 8, 2026, ruling it an illegal tax. The…
F-1 Students Face Tax Residency After Five-Year Rule Exhausts Form 8843 Exemptions
F-1 students must track the five-year rule for tax residency to avoid filing errors and ensure they report…
Immigration New Zealand Launches Six-Month Graduate Work Visa with Post-Study Rights
New Zealand introduces a 6-month Short-term Graduate Work Visa starting Nov 2026, offering a bridge for Level 5-7…
Indian Student from Hyderabad Fatally Shot During Pizza Delivery in North Philadelphia
A $20,000 reward is offered after Indian student Anshul Kuncha was shot dead in a targeted North Philadelphia…
Florida Education Department Proposes Rule Requiring Proof of Citizenship for College Admission
Florida's Board of Education will vote June 30, 2026, on rules requiring proof of citizenship for college admission,…
Florida’s 5,000 International Students Face Adjudication Holds as Travel Bans Freeze Plans
A federal judge struck down USCIS holds on work permits for international students from 'high-risk' countries, impacting hundreds…
F-1 to H-1B Change Creates Dual-Status Tax Year. Now File a Dual-Status Tax Return
Learn how to navigate F-1 to H-1B tax transitions and avoid common dual-status filing errors during the 2026…
Reserve Bank of India Data Shows Rise in Visa-Linked Overseas Transfers Under ₹2.5L LRS
RBI's LRS rules for 2026 impact student visas, EB-5 investments, and tax filings with new TCS rates and…
How to Split Social Security and Medicare Tax When Switching F-1 OPT to H-1B in One Year
Learn how to manage F-1 to H-1B tax transitions, separate exempt FICA wages, and file for Social Security…
U.S. F-1 Visa Slots for Indian Students Vanish in Minutes, Sparking Pre-Fall Panic
A massive shortage of U.S. student visa slots in India leaves 210,000 applicants stranded for Fall 2026 amid…